Elections: EC Orders Fresh Voting in Entire Falta Assembly Constituency on May 21

The Election Commission has ordered repolling in all polling stations of West Bengal’s Falta Assembly constituency after allegations of large-scale irregularities during voting on 29 April. The fresh polling will be held on 21 May from 7 AM to 6 PM, with counting scheduled for 24 May, while results for other constituencies will be declared on 4 May. The decision came after complaints of EVM-related issues, voter intimidation, and alleged political violence, triggering protests in the area. Security has been tightened with central forces deployed as locals demand fair voting and protection. The main contest in Falta is between TMC’s Jahangir Khan and BJP’s Devanshu Pandey, with both sides trading sharp accusations. Meanwhile, political campaigning has intensified across Bengal ahead of counting day, with BJP candidates visiting temples and seeking divine blessings, reflecting high political tension ahead of the results.